Teen Sunshine Reflections: Words for the Heart and Soul
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.47 (605 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0060005270 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
Language | : | English |
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The cover design and page layout are inviting, and the selections draw readers in for more. This is a fine choice for students seeking more than "Chicken Soup" (Health Communications), and a good recommendation for those who want prose and poetry less than a page long. Cotner chooses well, mixing the work of well-known figures (Helen Keller, Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther, Saint Francis, Anne Frank) with the thoughtful expressions of young people, including 30 different writers in all. Couple this title with Colin Greer and Herbert Kohl's anthology, A Call to Character (Perennial, 1997), for teens seeking inspirational reading.Linda Beck, Indian Valley Public Library, Telford, PA Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. . From School Library Journal Grade 6-9-An anthology of more than 150 short poems and quotations about spiritual issues. This is an interfaith
Believing that Wisdom is found in many faiths that offer fresh ways to connect with God, best-selling anthologist June Cotner has filled these pages with over 150 thoughts, poems, and prayers that will help you through the tough times, encourage you through challenges, and inspire you to achieve your goals.Teen writers, including Nadia Kourehdar, and such revered spiritual leaders as Mother Teresa, Mahatma Gandhi, and the Dalai Lama have important words to share about friends, family, emotions, spirituality, love, and other concerns of daily life -- words for the heart and soul.These reflections, often expressed as deeply personal con with God, will help you understand and express versations with your own innermost joys, doubts, and longings.
Arlene G. Levine said Helpful and Heartfelt. Whirling and tumbling through adolescence, I remember longing for some kind of magic manual, a guidebook to point me in the right direction. Today's teens will be blessed to find just such a wish come true in Teen Sunshine Reflections. Like a wise and faithful friend, it will always be there to turn to during trying times, quiet times, and any time the need to connect and check one's bearings arises.Important topics for teens like Relationships, Individuality and Tolerance . Great Book! Chelsea Lye As a teenager, I loved Teen Sunshine Reflections and I feel all teens would love and appreciate this book. Many of the prayers and poems were written by teens to encourage and inspire other teens. I would recommend this book to any teen whether they are facing challenges in their life or just want to read an inspiration book.. "Excellent Read" according to A Customer. My mom got me this book for my birthday and I have to say it is an amazing guide book for teens. Its variety and well written nature makes it amazing.Also Recommended: Quotes, Poems, and Words That Flow by Kevin Grommersch